Just watched the premier of Street Outlaws and Flip definitely seemed like a pretty humble guy, I heard it said once that suicide wasn't a moment of weakness rather a moment of strength for the tormented.

My son saw Flip's car at the track. He walked up and asked to look at it as he has an 84 Elco. Flip was very cool with him. The only thing now is we have a flat black Elco in the driveway.LOL R.I.P.Flip

Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ View Post
Exactly you never know, I've battled depression for years, you would never know by how others see me always laughing and cutting up. When you have this problem it's the time alone to think that torments you!

RIP . It sucks to loose anyone, especially by their own hand. I used to think it was the stupidest, most selfish thing that anyone could ever do. It may also be the bravest. Everyone has their demons they have had to face. I guess some people's just scream louder than other's. That inner scream can really suck. I guess we should all think of those friends who seem to be on the fringe all the time. Maybe the one who always seems happy and never seems upset or like there ever is a problem, always joking or cutting up. He may be the most at risk guy. Maybe he's the one you call only when you need to borrow a torque wrench or only stop by when you need something. You know the guy you tell all your other friends about, (he's a great friend, I just talked to him, it was about borrowing a wrench) He's the guy that comes running anytime you call for help and may never ask you for help, but when he does ask on those rare occasions, you always seem to have something else going on or don't have the time. Maybe that is the guy you should call today, just to see how they are doing. Take them out for a drink or go to dinner just to be their friend, not because it's a convenient day or because you need to return his saws all. Maybe by the loss of someone who seemed like they had it all together but inside was a volcano ready to burst, maybe because of that we can just draw our friends together just a little more to show them we care and love them by just being there. It's amazing what a friendship and the love of a friend can do to the voice of a demon. Be there as a friend for a friend and maybe we won't have to see a person so together come apart. Just my .02 I have a friend I need to call.

Another truth!

Some people also don't understand that sometimes its the people smiling and telling the jokes that need more help than somebody just sitting there. Dealing with depression is terrible being trapped in your own mind can be disastrous.

Thoughts and prayers being sent out to all friends and family members, R.I.P. You will be missed. Just watched the premier tonight on t.v., was kinda shocked to hear. Now I have read through the entire thread and would like to say that I deal with depression everyday with my wife. It is a battle and it is very real and it can easily consume even the strongest of people, without someone to honestly talk to and listen suicide takes the lives of many everyday. All we can do is try and be there when we can, maybe when we see a friend or family member who seems off or not having a good day, like it was said earlier, take the time to listen, or be there in a way we haven't been before or in a long time, and maybe that will make the difference on that day. This is something we all battle everyday, some just in worse ways then others. Again sorry for the loss of a fellow racer and may these wounds heal as best a possible with the help of friends and loved one.